Review of Mean Creek (2004) by Gina C — 29 Nov 2008

Muy buena esta pelicula!!! tienen q verla es como una especie de stand by me pero un poco mas real y mas dura es un drama total....

This review of Mean Creek (2004) was written by Gina C on 29 Nov 2008.

Mean Creek has generally received positive reviews.

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